Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Barca bid to usurp Real Madrid

Victory for Barcelona against Espanyol at the Estadi RCDE on Thursday will earn the visitors the LaLiga title they lost to Real Madrid last season and complete the domestic league and cup double for Barca.

Blaugranes boss Hansi Flick is normally a coach who is open with the media but his press conference was short on detail and clues as to how he will set up his side.

Flick did, however, point out that Barca have full respect for an Espanyol side who appeared to be pulling clear of the relegation zone before three successive defeats dragged them back into the mire.

101GreatGoals.com has you covered for the line-ups, team news and confirmed starting sides for Espanyol vs Barcelona.

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Espanyol lineup vs Barcelona

Espanyol midfielder Pol Lozano is fit after missing their 3-2 defeat at Leganes on Sunday but defender Brian Olivan misses out through injury.

Espanyol starting XI: Joan Garcia, El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Urko, Lozano, Exposito, Roca, Puado, Roberto

Espanyol subs: Pacheco, Fortuno, Gomez, Calero, Veliz, Milla, Tejero, Chedoira, Jofre, Aguado, Hinojo

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Barcelona lineup vs Espanyol

Centre-back Inigo Martinez is suspended for Barcelona, with Ronald Araujo deputising.

Uruguay international Araujo has come in for criticism after making two mistakes during the second leg of his side’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter.

Robert Lewandowski returns in attack, with Ferran Torres undergoing an operation for appendicitis.

Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny, Garcia, Araajo, Christensen, Martin, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski

Barcelona subs: Ter Stegen, Pena, Cubarsi, Balde, Fort, Torre, Gavi, Casado, Lopez, Fati, Victor

How to watch Espanyol v Barcelona: TV and online stream

Espanyol versus Barcelona kicks off at 20:30 GMT on Wednesday, with live coverage on LaLigaTV and Premier Player.

Various subscription packages are available. Via streaming and apps, Premier Player costs £15.99 a month, £11.99 a month annually, £99 a year upfront or £7.99 a month for LaLigaTV only.